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A new analysis from Coin Metrics, authored by Senior Research Associate Tanay Ved, finds that January’s record $8 trillion in adjusted stablecoin transfer volume was largely driven by USDC activity on Base, with much of the spike tied to decentralized finance ( DeFi) mechanics rather than payments. Tanay Ved of Coin Metrics Breaks Down USDC’s … Read more
Odds of the US CLARITY Act passing in 2026 briefly spike to 90% on Polymarket on Wednesday amid optimistic comments from US Senator Bernie Moreno. Go to Source
Researchers said Kalshi’s “rich intraday dynamics” enable it to measure expectations in real-time when major financial events and announcements are made. Go to Source
New Yorkers face escalating “pig butchering” investment scams draining life savings through fake crypto platforms, prompting Attorney General Letitia James to issue a stark warning and prevention guide as fraudsters deploy increasingly sophisticated digital tactics. ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams Cost Victims Thousands to Millions, NY AG Says Consumer protection efforts continue to target evolving financial fraud … Read more
The Aptos Foundation will propose a 2.1 billion token hard cap, short-term staking reward reductions, and a 10x gas fee increase. Go to Source
Senator Elizabeth Warren said it was “deeply unclear” if the US government has plans to intervene in the current Bitcoin selloff. Go to Source
Societe Generale-FORGE has expanded its euro-backed stablecoin EUR Coinvertible to the XRP Ledger, accelerating institutional blockchain adoption in Europe and deepening Ripple integration as compliant digital assets gain momentum across global financial markets. Societe Generale-FORGE Expands EUR Coinvertible to XRP Ledger Societe Generale-FORGE, the digital assets subsidiary of French banking group Societe Generale, announced on … Read more
Tron founder Justin Sun told the Hong Kong conference that crypto needs to prepare for AGI, while a Bitcoin analyst says quantum’s threat needs to be priced in. Go to Source
The Hyperliquid Policy Center says it will advocate on Capitol Hill for policies, particularly those related to perpetual derivatives and blockchain infrastructure. Go to Source
Ripple is accelerating crypto-powered philanthropy, channeling XRP donations to Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity as digital assets surpass $1 billion in annual giving and reshape how global nonprofits fund critical pediatric care. XRP Donation Anchors Ripple’s Broader Push Into Crypto Philanthropy Cryptocurrency is increasingly being used to support charitable causes worldwide. Blockchain payments company Ripple … Read more